Elena Kaiser established Switzerland's first feminist yodelling choir, Echo vom Eierstock, due to the lack of options for women in yodelling. The choir rewrites outdated lyrics that idealize Alpine life while remaining musically faithful to tradition. Yodelling, which combines high and low pitches, has historical roots in cowherd communication and was formalized in the early 20th century to bolster Swiss identity against fascism. The choir aims to reclaim and modernize these traditions, challenging gender roles inherent in the original songs and promoting a more inclusive narrative in Swiss folk music.
"Elena Kaiser founded Switzerland's first feminist yodelling choir to rewrite traditional yodelling songs, challenging outdated gender roles in the Alpine folk music scene."
"Yodelling, with its rapid pitch changes, evolved as a means of communication among cowherds and was formalized in the 1910s to promote Swiss values amid rising fascism."
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